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Casinos offering travel deals in U.S. gambling spots

by Jamie Rhein (RSS feed) on Jan 25th 2009 at 10:00AM

Here at Gadling, Grant gave the scoop about Las Vegas's economic woes last September. Gambling was down 16% from the previous year this past November, according to Steve Stephens, the Travel Editor for the Columbus Dispatch. The downturn has not just been in Vegas. This past week, I heard on the radio that Donald Trump's casino company in Atlantic City is in danger of bankruptcy if the economy doesn't pep up. With the new train service from New York City to Atlantic City, I wonder if this will help?

Along with Las Vegas, Stephens covered other casino economic troubles and how this translates to deals for travelers in his column Ticket to Write in today's Dispatch.

Detroit's Greektown and MotorCity Casinos are not doing as well as last year. Either are Indiana's. This is the time to look to these places for vacation deals. At MotorCity Casino there are overnight packages that include a variety of perks like food credit and Red Wing hockey game tickets. The Detroit MGM Grande, that actually did well last year is still jumping in on the deal making. You can stay for three nights for the price of two.

Stephens also suggests is the Belterra Casino in Belterra, Indiana. There is a promotion that gives people a $100 resort card that can be used on various services ranging from golf to spa treatments on weekdays.The room rate is $100. On Friday, the room rate is $150 and on Saturdays it's $200.

For the 55 and over crowd, more deals are to be made. Sign up for Club 55 membership at the Casino Aztar in Evansville and you'll be able to stay for a screaming deal that range from $30 on Sundays to $69 on Fridays.

Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations, Budget Travel, News, Travel Deals

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Bristow64 Jan 25th 2009 6:48PM

Those prices do not sound that great to me. I am accustomed to paying 40.00 a night for a decent room in Las Vegas. And do not forget, there is a reason to get you into the place. Instead of paying a hefty room toll in, say, Detroit, I would save my money and go to Las Vegas. If you go on a weekday airfares are cheaper and rooms are cheaper. We always stay on Fremont Street and cruise the casinos for the hot tables. You will pay more on the entire tab of travel plus room by going to Las Vegas, but you are going somewhere really remarkable.

chris Jan 26th 2009 6:53PM

how do you like statying at Fremont Street? im usually at the palms. i wouldn't stay anywhere else.

Dan Feb 5th 2010 1:20AM

I'm not at all surprised that casinos are offering discounts at the moment. With the economy still slow gambling related travel is bound to suffer. I have also been noticing an increase in deals for international travel. In addition to teaveling in the US, I love seeing Europe, and there are a lot of travel deals to be had there at the moment. as an example, check out the site below for Spain travel. You can find a lot of information about inexpensive Spanish holidays.

http://www.spaintraveldealsblog.com

Dan

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